Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Garrett, TX
$455,000Median listing price
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About Garrett
Garrett (829 residents in 2020, up from 806 in 2010) is a small town in eastern Ellis County between Ennis and Waxahachie. It is a quiet, rural residential community — the kind of place where lots are large, neighbors know each other, and the night sky is still dark.
Home prices in Garrett
The median listing price in Garrett is $455,000.
Top places in Garrett
- Nearby: Ennis — Bluebonnet Trails, National Polka Festival, Texas Motorplex (~10 minutes).
- Nearby: Waxahachie — Ellis County Courthouse, Scarborough Renaissance Festival (~15 minutes).
- Nearby: Lake Bardwell — fishing and boating.
- Garrett's rural roads — cycling and evening walks through farm country.
Commuting from Garrett
- To Dallas: ~50 minutes (via I-45 north).
- To Fort Worth: ~80 minutes.
Garrett FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Garrett, TX?
The median listing price in Garrett is $455,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Garrett, TX?
To Dallas: ~50 minutes (via I-45 north).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.